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The dog beyond the mirror: Experiments with dog consciousness
Health, Sports & Psychology

The dog beyond the mirror: Experiments with dog consciousness

...studied mainly by examining the responses of animals and children to their reflection in the mirror. [A dog with a mirror] The ultimate proof of possession of a consciousness of self, of one’s body and one’s own identity, is evaluated based on the individual’s ability to use his own reflection to notice and touch a mark (usually a red dot) applied under anaesthesia...
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Climate change, sovereign debt and the looming debt crisis in the global south
Society, Politics & Law

Climate change, sovereign debt and the looming debt crisis in the global south

...Studies), explained that there is a danger that vulnerable developing countries will enter a vicious circle in which greater climate vulnerability will raise the cost of debt and diminish the fiscal space for investment in climate resilience. He explores the link between climate change and sovereign risk and assesses the effects that climate risks have on the cost of...
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An introduction to leadership for school governors (Wales)
Education & Development

An introduction to leadership for school governors (Wales)

...skills and reflections that may assist you in your role as a governor....An introduction to leadership for governors: Introduction - This course is an introduction to educational leadership and management. It is based on the understanding that researching practice and analysing real situations can lead to change and improvement. The course considers some key issues and...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Improving the everyday lives of carers
Health, Sports & Psychology

Improving the everyday lives of carers

...skills onto the people they care for as discussed in the video below. Transcript In response to the needs of carers, the DISCOVER project has developed a Skills Zone, through interative design processes so that carers’ needs are at the heart of the development, to enable both family and paid carers to develop their digital and care skills. Feedback from carers across...
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Article 10 mins
Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO)
Money & Business

Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO)

...studying this course, you should be able to: understand the principles of effective governance of projects be aware of the roles and responsibilities of those involved in project governance such as project board, project sponsor, project manager and Project Management Office recognise the different types of Project Management Office and the services they provide identify...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Themes in discourse research: the case of Diana
Society, Politics & Law

Themes in discourse research: the case of Diana

...study. Through this it examines the role of discourse in shaping social interaction and its psychological implications for the study of minds, selves and sense-making. The course aims to demonstrate that in studying discourse we cannot help but study social life...This free course, Themes in discourse research: the case of Diana, introduces some of the main themes and...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Understanding management: I'm managing thank you!
Money & Business

Understanding management: I'm managing thank you!

...skills involved in management of work tasks and people. You have been asked to study a range of ideas and techniques which inform the training and development of managers and to apply some of them to the management of your own work. Once again you may have noted in reading this course that management is a matter for personal opinion and judgement. There are very few, if...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Methods in Motion: Inside Outsiders and Outside Insiders
Languages

Methods in Motion: Inside Outsiders and Outside Insiders

...skill valued by clients and coveted by employers in the migration third sector – a significant advantage against the backdrop of a discriminatory labour market which commonly failed to recognise their official qualifications and previous work experience. My EU-funded research project Employing the Cultural Broker in the Governance of Migration and Integration, was...
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